Chef Danny Bowien is quickly rising amongst the transplant Chef world, making his presence known with tons of media coverage. We picked up an issue of Bon Appetit to check out the latest ongoings in the food world. Low and behold, there’s Danny again headlining the magazine with Andrew Knowlton reflecting on their recent trip to eating up Chengdu. They even have a book out publishing their recipes. With much fanfare surrounding the opening, we wanted to satiate our need to know why the SF mainstay is much heralded…. Continue reading
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Review – Empellon Cocina
Don’t believe the hype. It’s a sequel. -Public Enemy
Hyped by many as the young Rick Bayless of the East Coast, Chef Alex Stupak left as pastry chef of wd-50 to open Empellon Taqueria in the West Village. A few years later, he opened to rave reviews of what many consider to be a Mexican crown jewel in the East Village. We’re talking about none other than Empellon Cocina, taco free edition. After numerous recommendations by friends, we finally caved and paid them a visit… Continue reading
First Look – Atera
Credit proprietor Jodi Richard for hand-picking Chef Matt Lightner for Atera, the former the Compose space at 77 Worth St in TriBeCa. Even more props for convincing him to come to NYC from Portland. This guy is the real deal, having worked at the highly revered Mugaritz, and it shows. When it comes to textures, temperature, and technique, the execution is practically flawless. None of the food is coerced or phony. Even their butter is intentional. The flavors? Well, read on…
Our past i8 Supper Club Dinners
Womita and Ben attempting the Cookie Challenge at our MAR31 Dinner.
Check out what SoupNextDoor, founder of Eatizens, past diners, and All-Clad are saying about us! PAST DINNER PICS
Review – ACME Restaurant and Bar
No, this is not a review of Cajun food, Po’ Boys and/or Hush Puppies. Instead, we are focusing on the newly reopened ACME with San Pellegrino’s #1 Restaurant in the World, Noma Co-Founder Mads Refslund a the helm. For the 2 smart people that read this blog, you will recall that we did an article on Mads, deemed the ‘other’ Golden Child, last year. In case you didn’t here’s the Recap: 2011 Omnivore Professional Master Classes. We were no less impressed with the food this time around. Since the demo, we have been longing to fly to Denmark, but work beckons. Luckily, Mads came to us, and in strong form. I mean, just look at that picture. Continue reading
Event – Dine Around Daniel NOV10
i8 Supper Club features Prometheus Springs JUL9
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UPDATE: PICS ARE FINALLY UP! A huge shoutout to @drinkprometheus for making our Heatgasm Dinner a huge success. We hope we did your product justice with our dish infusions. Hooray, capsaicins!
JBF Previews – September ’11-November ’11
(Courtesy: Official Website)
Here are the JBF Dinners for SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2011… HINT: Chef Hooni Kim NOV15!
If you haven’t sign up as a JBF Member yet, you may want to consider it. Here’s why…
Event – Txikito Tasting Dinner JUL25
Wine dinners are a rare opportunity for Alex and Eder to freestyle outside the Basque region and show why a good marriage (maridaje), makes all the difference when it comes to food and wine…..
In this spirit we announce the first of a three part dining series: “La Ruta del Aceite” on Monday, July 25th at 7:30 pm. Join us for an olive oil and tomato dinner to showcase regional and varietal differences of Spain’s spectacular oils. Also on hand, an olive oil expert to help describe the qualities of each oil.
The cost for this 6 course tasting is $78 per person and includes wine pairings. Service and tax is not included.
JBF Previews – August ’11-October ’11
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Here are the JBF Dinners for AUGUST-OCTOBER 2011… If you haven’t sign up as a JBF Member yet, you may want to consider it. Here’s why…
Event – Bouley: An Evening with Rodolphe Le Meunier JUL6
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Heart Gallery NYC Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – Chef donation needed
Laurie’s doing God’s work! Please reach out if you can help donate food for a Volunteer Dinner! It’s all about Good Karma! Contact Us
Thank you so much for your past support of the Heart Gallery.
The Heart Gallery is doing well, and we are closing up the Brooklyn Exhibit at Atlantic Terminal, where the recruitment table generated over 500 inquiries from prospective adoptive/foster families and mentors for the kids.Our recruitment team@ Atlantic Terminal was made up of staff and loyal volunteers, and they did an amazing job!
We want to thank the team, especially the volunteers, for their dedication and hard work, and I was thinking about having them attend a special dinner, where we would acknowledge their support.I was wondering if you knew of any restaurant, or caterer who might be interested in putting together a nice dinner for these wonderful folks. The number is around 20 people; our non profit budget is non existent to very small for this event, but this could be a good opportunity for an emerging chef/restaurant/caterer to gain recognition as we could acknowledge their support on our website, and on posters at our well trafficked venues throughout the five boroughs.
We could also acknowledge their support in our upcoming newsletter, which is distributed to over 5,000, and could offer professional photos of their dishes and the event for their websites/blogs or portfolios.
Please let me know if you have any ideas…
And thanks so much for your time and consideration!!!
Warmest regards,
LaurieLaurie Sherman Graff
Executive Director
Heart Gallery NYC, Inc
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Making a Difference in the Lives of Children in Need!
Event – Daisy Martinez Cooking Demo & Book Signing @ Havana Central JUN8
7:30-9:30 pm. BUY TIX
Each Guest Will Receive:
• Cooking Demo Featuring Havana Central’s Executive Chef Stanley Licairac
• A sampling of tapas, dessert and Spring drinks
• An Autographed copy of Daisy’s most recent cook book ” Daisy’s Holiday Cooking: Delicious Latin Recipes for Effortless Entertaining (book)”
For more information about Daisy Martinez and her Bio please click here
Event – Ryan Skeen Summer PopUp Dinner JUL13 til…
You guys ready for yet another PopUp Dinner? Well fasten your seat belts!
Thx to FoodandWine for this…
Guess who’s back in town for the summer: chef Ryan Skeen, who has thrilled people like me at—before walking away from—such NYC restaurants as Resto, Irving Mill, General Greene and Allen & Delancey, all in the span of 36 months.
Skeen’s new project, with The Restaurant Group, will be a pop-up restaurant at 10 Waverly Place. Starting July 13, Skeen will serve a $50 three-course prix fixe menu four nights a week (Wednesdays through Saturdays). There’s also the option of a chef’s tasting menu for $85 with as many courses as Skeen wants to serve—currently, he’s thinking about Jonah Crab and White Asparagus Soup, Quail with Figs and Smoked Potatoes, and Beignets with Foie Cardamom Custard.
Event – The Omnivore F*** Dinners JUN9-11
Omnivore loves those f*** dinners! This 3rd edition called for an outstanding headquarter – Dovetail. F*** Dinners are 4-handed dining sessions, which are bringing American and European chefs together for one exceptionnal evening. Those who want to get chills out of experiencing the fusion of two personnalities to create an extraordinary menu should definately join us.
Event – Finger on the Pulse’s Outdoor BBQ Blowout JUN15
Event – Mid Summer’s Night Feast @ Savoy (Final Dinner) JUN18
Chef Peter Hoffman
Mid Summer’s Night Feast at Savoy
Saturday, June 18thThe rains have finally stopped and our current menu is truly lovely – Ryan is cooking away with all the spring shoots, herbs and early root crops making deeply delicious food. No sitting on his laurels for this guy.
For our final meal on Prince Street, Ryan and I are planning a five course, completely out of the market, summer feast. Dishes will be both plated individually and served family style spotlighting the great ingredients that inspire us and highlighting the music of dining together with friends and family.$85 for Five Courses * Call (212) 219-8570 for Reservations * Open Seating
Event – LTO NYC presents Eddie Huang PopUp Dinner JUN3-9
Event – Whisky on the Hudson 2011 SEP8
Join us for an evening under the stars, cruise around Manhattan while savoring some of the world’s finest whisky! MORE INFO, BUY TIX
VIP Hour 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Regular Admission Boards 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Sail Time 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Spirit of New York @ Chelsea PIERS 23rd street
Location: Spirit of New York @ Chelsea PIERS 23rd street
** Ticket Price Includes Whisky Tasting And A Delicious Buffet Dinner: Bourbon Glazed Ham Pasta primavera Chicken Marsala Fresh Vegetable Crudites with Seasonal Dips International Cheeses Hummus and Olive Tapenade European Air Dried Meats Marinated Olives, Roasted Peppers
Event – CULTUREfix presents: DINNERfix PopUp Dinner JUN7
DINNERfix – Daddy Says Eat Your Veggies (7 courses/$70, +$25 w/ wine pairing)
CULTUREfix is gearing up for its monthly supper club. Open to anyone who wishes to reserve, CULTUREfix offers 20 guests a fine dining experience with multi-course tastings menus. Closing it’s doors for one evening, CULTUREfix presents DINNERfix diners with a private dining experience in the art gallery that they will not soon forget. PICS HERE | BUY TIX
Vegetarians rejoice! CULTUREfix presents to you a multi-course tasting menu that will satisfy the most discernible herbivores.
